Stunning new technology allows parents to hold a life-size model of their ...

Bringing life-size model of an unborn child in mother’s lap
Gizmo Watch — ... it is a creative development that looms unrealistic, but is very realistic. The tech could help visually impaired mothers to feel their child before it is born, and develop even stronger bond like never before. The technology has potential for many other applications and like students from the RCA themselves – they are using this for new medical devices, car components, jewelry and architectural models. Via: DailyMail

Design Technology Gives Mothers Some Hands-on Time With Their Fetuses
The UberReview — ... The technology can be also be used as an emotional tool for parents whose fetus might be deformed or need treatment. Fetus - 18 weeks Fetus - 21 weeks Fetus - 32 weeks Twins: left, conjoined; middle and right, separated [Daily Mail via We Interrupt] ...

Life Size Fetus Replicas Make for Nifty Presents for Expecting Parents
Medgadget — Jorge Lopes, a design student at the Royal College of Art in London, has been turning 3D ultrasound images of fetuses in the womb into actual models. The technique uses an RCA 3D printer to make the unique mementos that may one day replace photographs as take home souvenirs from the obstetrician. More from the Daily Mail... (hat tip: UberReview)

Technology Lets Parents 'Hold' Unborn Baby
ParentDish — ... As intimate as that look into the womb may be, there is now a way to make it even more so. Thanks to a student at Royal College of Art in the UK, parents-to-be can now touch and hold a life-sized replica of their unborn baby. ...